Product classification
HS code for Textured synthetic yarn: 5402.39
Yarn, synthetic, filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), textured, other than of nylon or other polymides, polyesters, or polypropylene, not for retail sale, not sewing thread.
Classification of textured synthetic yarn under HS 5402.39
Textured synthetic yarn is classified under HS code 5402.39. Chapter 54 covers man-made filaments, including strip and the like of man-made textile materials. Heading 5402 specifically addresses synthetic filament yarn (other than sewing thread), not put up for retail sale. The "textured" designation refers to yarns that have undergone a mechanical or physical process (such as twisting, untwisting, false-twisting, compression, or heat-setting) to change the appearance or physical properties of the filaments, typically to increase bulk, elasticity, or softness. Subheading 5402.39 is the "other" category for textured yarns that are not made of nylon (5402.31), polyesters (5402.33), or polypropylene (5402.34). This includes yarns made from materials like acrylic, modacrylic, or aramids. The classification requires that the yarn be a filament yarn (continuous) rather than a spun yarn made from staple fibers (which would fall under Chapter 55). Additionally, the yarn must not be put up for retail sale; if it is packaged for consumer use (e.g., small balls for knitting), it would move to heading 5406. The distinction between textured and non-textured (flat) yarn is vital, as textured yarns have different physical characteristics and often attract different tariff treatments due to their use in specialized apparel and industrial textiles.
- Covers
- Textured acrylic filament yarn
- Textured aramid filament yarn
- Textured modacrylic filament yarn
- Other textured synthetic filaments not elsewhere specified
- Also under 5402.39
- Kaneka Protex (modacrylic)
- Teijin Teijinconex (aramid)
- Asahi Kasei Bemberg (cupro)
- Invista Lycra (elastomeric, if textured and fine)
Codes often confused with 5402.39
Common mistake. Common errors include using HS code 5402.31 for nylon or 5402.33 for polyester textured yarns. It is also often confused with Chapter 55 codes (e.g., 5509) if the user does not distinguish between continuous filaments and spun staple fibers. Sewing thread is also excluded and falls under 5401.
Top exporters and importers of HS 540239 (the code used for textured synthetic yarn), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 540239 (the code used for textured synthetic yarn) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 50% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 10% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 540239, not only textured synthetic yarn.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $29M 50% of world exports
- 2 Thailand $6.7M 12% of world exports
- 3 India $6.2M 11% of world exports
World total: $58M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Netherlands $6.3M 10% of world imports
- 2 Vietnam* ~$5.1M 8.4% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 Philippines $3.5M 5.8% of world imports
World total: $60M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for textured synthetic yarn
Brazil classifies textured synthetic yarn under NCM 5402.39.00: HS 5402.39 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about textured synthetic yarn
What is the HS code for Textured synthetic yarn?
The HS code for Textured synthetic yarn is 540239 (Yarn, synthetic; filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), textured, other than of nylon or other polymides, polyesters, or polypropylene, not for retail sale, not sewing thread). The HS code for textured synthetic filament yarn (excluding nylon, polyester, and polypropylene) is 5402.39.
How do I classify Textured synthetic yarn for customs?
Textured synthetic yarn is classified under HS code 540239 — Yarn, synthetic; filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), textured, other than of nylon or other polymides, polyesters, or polypropylene, not for retail sale, not sewing thread. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What makes a yarn "textured" in HS terms?
A yarn is textured if its filaments have been processed to create kinks, loops, or curls to increase volume and stretch compared to flat filament yarn.
Which countries are the top exporters of textured synthetic yarn (HS 540239)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 540239 (the code used for textured synthetic yarn) in UN Comtrade data were China ($29M, 50% of world exports), Thailand ($6.7M) and India ($6.2M). World exports came to about $58M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of textured synthetic yarn (HS 540239)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 540239 (the code used for textured synthetic yarn) in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($6.3M, 10% of world imports), Vietnam (about $5.1M) and the Philippines ($3.5M). World imports came to about $60M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Is the HS code for Textured synthetic yarn the same in all countries?
The base HS code 540239 for Textured synthetic yarn is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for textured synthetic yarn in Brazil?
In Brazil, textured synthetic yarn (HS 540239) is classified under NCM 5402.39.00.